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Stand With Shai, Craig & Mikayla — Help a Young Family Rebuild After Open Heart Surgery

$2,175 donated
Given by 34 generous donors in around 3 months

Support Shai, Craig & Mikayla as they navigate recovery after open-heart surgery—every donation helps ease the financial stress.

Glenfield, Auckland

Help Support Shai, Craig & Mikayla Through a Tough Time

Life has changed dramatically for the Irvine/Parai family over the past year.

Craig and Shai, recently engaged and planning their future together, have been thrown into a difficult season after Shai was diagnosed with a serious heart condition. She has since undergone open-heart surgery and now faces a long road to recovery.

With Shai unable to work, the family is getting by on a single income—Craig’s—while raising their 11-year-old daughter, Mikayla. Government support has provided a little relief, but it’s not enough to cover even their basic living costs, like rent and bills.

They’re doing it tough, and things will become even more challenging when Shai returns home from hospital and requires ongoing care during her recovery.

We’re asking for your help to ease some of the financial pressure on this loving family. Every donation will go toward day-to-day expenses while Shai heals—and, when the time is right, toward giving Craig and Shai the wedding they so deserve.

Thank you for any support you can offer, no matter how big or small. It truly means the world.

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Use of funds

The money will help cover rent, bills, food, daily essentials while Shai recovers, and Craig & Shai's wedding expenses.

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Latest donations

Simon
Simon on 09 Sep 2025
Keep up the good work Craig and Mikayla ! Wishing Shai all best wishes for a speedy recovery X
$100
Kathy
Kathy on 09 Sep 2025
Sew good self cares and get well soon.
$50
Rob
Rob on 05 Sep 2025
Sorry to hear about the hard times. Our love and prayers are with you all. Peace
$30
hung hsuan
hung hsuan on 31 Aug 2025
$30
Michael
Michael on 31 Aug 2025
Hope that heart gets stronger and stronger.
$25

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Paying to a verified bank account of Craig Irvine
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This campaign started on 21 Jul 2025 and ended on 21 Oct 2025.